The Statues that Walked : Unraveling the Mystery of Easter Island (Paperback)

from Chris177

I really enjoyed this book, it was interesting and informative. I have always been fascinated with Easter Island and its famous statues and now I know much more about them. The book draws on past research but brings that research up to date. I found the book well written and the material presente...

from figre

I cannot speak for anyone who does not have an acquaintance with the previous studies that have taken place. I don't know how this book would feel to someone who did not have at least a passing understanding of, at the very least, some of Thor Heyerdahl's work. However, for me this was a fascinat...

from bke

Using recent archeological and anthropological research, this provides an alternative to the usual tale of eco-suicide (as described in Diamond's "Collapse"). Fascinating description of the history and people of the island.

from stevage

I really enjoyed this scientific unravelling of the mysteries of Rapa Nui. Although truth doesn't prove to be stranger than fiction in this case, it's a lot more compelling. The authors propose far more plausible, if mundane, explanations for the well-known conundrum that is the island: rat infes...

from Chris177

I really enjoyed this book, it was interesting and informative. I have always been fascinated with Easter Island and its famous statues and now I know much more about them. The book draws on past research but brings that research up to date. I found the book well written and the material presente...